Financial Analyst

Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA

Finance and management

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Permanent

Full-time

Bachelor's Degree

More than 3 years

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Based on Market Rate

ITAR Controlled position

Job Description

Position Overview : We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst with a strong accounting background to join our finance team. This role is responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate combines analytical acumen with a solid understanding of accounting principles to drive informed business decisions and enhance financial performance. Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide variance explanations for management reporting.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes through journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Support audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations of accounting and analytical procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to improve reporting accuracy and streamline financial processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for leadership review.
• Conduct cost analysis, margin analysis, and profitability studies to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls in all financial reporting activities.
• Support audits and assist in documentation of accounting and analytical procedures.

Job Requirements

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Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments : on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions : observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Locate Your Future Workplace

2802 Safran Drive

TX 75052

Grand Prairie

Texas United States